Aerial spraying of pesticides in Brazil: current scenario and challenges

Authors

  • Maria Leonor Paes Cavalcanti Ferreira Centro de Ensino Superior de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9044.v15i3p18-45

Keywords:

Aerial Spraying, Legislation, Pesticides.

Abstract

This article aims at discussing the risks of aerial spraying of pesticides, analyzing the concerns about the designation of these products, and their contribution to establishment and aggravating a society at risk. This article presents relevant Brazilian legislation, and proposes, as a result of the precautionary principle, the urgent need to ban pesticide application via aerial spraying.

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Published

2015-04-14

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Original Articles

License

The Revista de Direito Sanitário/ Journal of Health Law adopts the conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internacional. This license allows to share - "copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially" and adapt - "remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially." Details at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en

How to Cite

Ferreira, M. L. P. C. (2015). Aerial spraying of pesticides in Brazil: current scenario and challenges. Journal of Health Law, 15(3), 18-45. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9044.v15i3p18-45